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Mayor Khan's 28,000-Mile Travel Sparks Climate Criticism

11/5/2025

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan faces criticism for flying 28,000 miles in the past year to advocate reduced emissions, including a 12,000-mile Brazil trip for the C40 climate summit.
Critics, including Conservative Assembly members, say travel contradicts his climate goals, and City Hall warns London may miss 2030 net-zero target.
Despite travel, Khan opposes expanding Heathrow Airport due to environmental concerns.
The London Assembly's environment committee urged increased investment in green projects.

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan faces criticism for flying 28,000 miles in the past year to advocate reduced emissions, including a 12,000-mile Brazil trip for the C40 climate summit.
Critics, including Conservative Assembly members, say travel contradicts his climate goals, and City Hall warns London may miss 2030 net-zero target.
Despite travel, Khan opposes expanding Heathrow Airport due to environmental concerns.
The London Assembly's environment committee urged increased investment in green projects.